Drug interactions
Bremelanotide + Theophylline
Severity: Minor
Bremelanotide and Theophylline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and delay absorption of oral drugs. For immediate-release theophylline the effect is likely small, but it could blunt peak levels in acute use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bremelanotide and Theophylline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bremelanotide belongs to Genitourinary; Theophylline belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Delayed gastric emptying from bremelanotide may reduce the rate of oral theophylline absorption.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed. Monitor clinical response, and check theophylline levels if control worsens.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Carvedilol + Theophylline Major
- Cimetidine + Theophylline Major
Other interactions of Bremelanotide
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- Bremelanotide + Cyclosporin Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Digoxin Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Disopyramide Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Naltrexone Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Procainamide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bremelanotide with Theophylline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bremelanotide and Theophylline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and delay absorption of oral drugs. For immediate-release theophylline the effect is likely small, but it could blunt peak levels in acute use.
How serious is the interaction between Bremelanotide and Theophylline?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed. Monitor clinical response, and check theophylline levels if control worsens.
What other medicines interact with Theophylline?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Theophylline with, for example, Riociguat, Adenosine, Apalutamide. The full list is on the Theophylline page.
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